2009 ALLA Evolution Conference

Latest Conference News and Information

12 September

Conference papers are now being added to the ALLA website.

28 August

Setting a Precedent: The Evolution of the Australian Law Librarians'' Association 1969-2009 by Donald Barker, Fiona Brown, Graeme Johanson

This year is the 40th anniversary of the formation of the Association and to celebrate we are publishing a history of the association.

The book will be launched at the Conference Dinner on Thursday 3 September and copies of the book will be available from the LexisNexis stand at the conference.
Attached is a flyer with the details of the book.

For those attending the Conference Dinner, please note that transport will be provided.
Our transport provider will now be dropping everyone off at their own CBD hotel after the dinner. Collection arrangements to attend the dinner remain unchanged.

21 August

Tour update

Please note that the times for the Wednesday morning tours have changed and are now as follows:

8.30 am - 10.00 pm History Tour

This walking tour will go through some of the CBD streets outlining the historical significance of various buildings. This tour is available free but it is necessary to register in advance Contact: Marlene Meyers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

10.00 am - 12.00 am NT Library and Supreme Court

This tour is available free but it is necessary to register in advance Contact: Marlene Meyers This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

19 August

The details for a satellite event by LexisNexis to be held on Wednesday afternoon (2nd September) has now been added to the Satellite Events page as well as the full Conference program.

17 August

The full Conference program, [tour information updated] including satellite events is now available.

The Trade Exhibition Plan shows the location for each of our Exhibitors in the Trade Exhibition.

13 August

The mini conference program is now available (encompassing Thursday and Friday only)

31 July

• Early registration has now closed. If you have not received confirmation of your registration by Wednesday 5th August, then please email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or Tel: (02)66461474 or Fax: (02) 66468617
• The Exhibition & Sponsorship page has been updated.

29 July

Early registration and registration to attend the Welcome Reception finishes this Friday (31st July) for the 2009 ALLA Evolution Conference, 2 to 4 September 2009 in Darwin.

Please ensure that your registration is in by COB Darwin time on Friday 31st July to:

Save money
Secure your invitation to the Welcome Reception at Government House

To register for the 2009 ALLA Evolution Conference please fill out a Registration Form and Tax Invoice "please forward completed registrations to Desliens" their contact details are on the last page of the form.

The early registration rate will definitely end on Friday 31st July 2009.

Registrations received after this date will not include the Welcome Reception social event – this deadline can not be extended.

The Conference Committee gratefully acknowledges our Sponsors:

Platinum: LexisNexis
Gold: Justis Publishing Ltd; SAI Global; Thomson Reuters
Silver: CCH
Bronze: First Software Solutions

Other:
Lanyard and water bottles: Justis Publishing Ltd
Satchels: TimeBase Pty Ltd

A listing of our Trade Exhibitors (which include the above-listed sponsors) and companies providing satchel inserts can be found on the Exhibition & Sponsorship page

27 July

Free events at the Conference

Justis BBQ - Tuesday 1 September 2009 from 6 pm to 10 pm

CCH IntelliConnect Training Seminar - Wednesday 2 September 2009 from 9 am to 10:30am

Both events are free but you need to register. Details are available on the Satellite Events page.

23 July 2009

Hurry - less than two weeks to to go until Early Registration and Welcome Reception registration closes

There is now less than 2 weeks left for delegates to save $$$ and to secure an invitation to the Welcome Reception.Get in quick to avoid disappointment!

To register for the 2009 ALLA Evolution Conference please visit the Registration page and fill out a "Registration Form and Tax Invoice".

The early registration rate will definitely close on Friday 31st July 2009.
Registrations received after this date will not include the Welcome Reception social event.

Accommodation bookings close on 27 July.

16 July 2009

Added information to the Registration page:

• Google map of Darwin showing the location of each of the Conference hotels and additional accommodation options.
  
• Walking instructions from Conference hotels to Government House and to the Darwin Convention Centre

23 June 2009

Closing Speaker

The Committee is pleased to announce that our closing speaker will be Ted Egan, former Administrator of the NT.
Ted is author of "Justice for Allâ" (amongst other titles) in which he describes himself as a singer, songwriter, author and professional vagabond".
For further information about our closing speaker, including a full biography, please visit his website at: http://www.tedegan.com.au/

Other confimed speakers are listed on our Program page.

21 June 2009

Social Event - Taste of the Territory Justis BBQ

Date - 1 September 2009
Note - This event is sponsored by Justis and attendance is by invitation only; if you are interested in attending the function, please contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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